as in welfare
the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
we're only doing this for your own well-being
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Recent Examples of well-being
Proper nutrition significantly affects our overall well-being, protecting against cardiovascular disease, keeping blood cholesterol levels stable, and promoting longevity.
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Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 12 June 2025
This instability trickles down, impacting school attendance, academic performance and the overall well-being of children already struggling to find solid ground.
—Afira Arrastia Devries, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
In the end, Jeff sells out his values for his own survival and well-being.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 31 May 2025
Bigger incomes and more assets were also positively correlated with higher levels of well-being, but having at least $2,000 saved for a rainy day delivered the largest boost.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 30 May 2025
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Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 12 June 2025
This instability trickles down, impacting school attendance, academic performance and the overall well-being of children already struggling to find solid ground.
—Afira Arrastia Devries, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
In the end, Jeff sells out his values for his own survival and well-being.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 31 May 2025
Bigger incomes and more assets were also positively correlated with higher levels of well-being, but having at least $2,000 saved for a rainy day delivered the largest boost.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for well-being
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
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On June 6, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home in Largo after someone called and asked for a welfare check for an employee who didn’t show up to work, according to a news release.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Which in turn can inform conservation and the welfare of animals in captivity.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
7 June 2025
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The 30-year-old musician has notably shared her distaste for Noth’s character, Mr. Big, Carrie Bradshaw’s on-and-off again love interest through the series and films.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The provisions include 100% bonus depreciation for equipment investment, immediate deduction of domestic research and development (R&D) expenses and looser business interest expensing through 2029.—
Shashwat Chauhan,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Read more: Extreme Heat Is Endangering America’s Workers—and Its Economy Today, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began a public hearing on the creation of a first-of-its-kind proposal for federal heat health standards for workers.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
16 June 2025
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Phil had been dealing with severe health problems leading up to his passing in May.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2025
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Joe has feelings for Georgia but swallows them for her happiness.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Rather than unmitigated communion, which describes putting others first while sacrificing your happiness and well-being, other-centeredness is based on the philosophical idea that everyone’s needs are equally valuable and that interpersonal connections matter deeply.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Her comfortable lifestyle slowly begins to crumble when her husband leaves her for a younger woman and she is forced to find a way to stay financially afloat, largely for the sake of her young children.—
Jeff Conway,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The Dolphins, who opened their three-day minicamp Tuesday, need Ingold to stay healthy this year for the sake of their running game, which ranked 21st in the league at 105.6 yards per game last season.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2025
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The film industry is not post-movie stars, and big-name actors still influence audiences’ viewing habits and films’ financial success.—
Clement Obropta,
IndieWire,
16 June 2025
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To hug you and ask you about life and your stories and struggles and successes.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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